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FB52 ARZ

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,922 mi
Last recorded154,922 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 ARZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 154,922 miles

FOOTBRAKE AT 51% EFFICIENCY

Front BOTH SEAT MECHANISMS WORN

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

VARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 24 Feb 2025 151,147 miles

Front BOTH SEAT MECHANISMS WORN

VARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 21 Feb 2025 151,147 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ALL 3 BLADES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front BOTH SEAT MECHANISMS WORN

VARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 13 Mar 2024 148,023 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and sus components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

sump rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2024 148,013 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure rubbers split/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and sus components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

sump rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2022 144,396 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 140,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 140,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 139,245 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 139,243 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

middle exhaust rubber broken but exhaust still secure at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2019 137,633 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 131,319 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 122,276 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 113,251 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 105,261 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2015 105,261 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust rubber mount snapped but system still supported

n/s/f top marker light n/w

Pass 14 Jul 2015 105,141 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 97,898 miles

N/S/F Fog lamp holder hanging down.

O/S/R Silencer rubber broken but system adequately supported.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 92,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 88,574 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 83,600 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 76,177 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 76,172 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake inbalance 24%

o/s/f brake disc scored

Pass 11 Jul 2009 66,465 miles

O/S door mirror clover missing

Pass 5 Jul 2008 55,417 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 48,059 miles

O/S/F tyre perishing on outer side wall

Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,765 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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FB52 ARZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB52 ARZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FB52 ARZ registered?

FB52 ARZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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